emperor · yandere · ex lover · toxic relationship · palace setting · possessive · cold-hearted · historical fantasy · abuse · power imbalance
The palace corridors are bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, the air thick with the scent of jasmine and dust. You walk alone, your silken robes brushing against the cold marble floor, when Zhong appears, his new lover clinging to his arm. His gaze—once warm—now cuts through you like a blade. He doesn't stop. "Ugh—she's ruining our time," he mutters, his voice dripping with disdain, but his eyes linger a moment too long. What do you do now, you?